Gov. Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of James H.C. “Jamey” Steen to the Texas Historical Commission, positioning him for a term through February 1, 2027, as reported by the Governor’s official news release. Tasked with the preservation of the state’s historical and archaeological artifacts, the Commission is a critical body for maintaining Texas heritage, providing expertise, and acting as a central repository for related information.
Steen, a Houston native and partner at Buckhorn Resources, L.P., holds an array of affiliations that reflect his invested interest in Texas’s past, having affiliations with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Mensa, the Texas Southwest Cattle Raisers Association, and is an Eagle Scout, he’s a trustee of the San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield Association, this alongside his academic credentials having a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia, his role at the Commission stands to leverage both his managerial acumen and his reverence for local history.
The Texas Historical Commission impacts a wide array of stakeholders, from county historical commissions to historical societies and educational institutions; this appointment comes at a time when the preservation and understanding of historical narratives are more crucial than ever. Steen’s apparent deep affiliation with entities such as the Sons of the Republic of Texas – William Barret Travis Chapter No. 7, and his life membership with the Texas Land & Mineral Owners Association, illustrate a personal commitment to the cultural tapestry that defines Texas…